Recently we have seen an upsurge of individuals claiming bullying in the workplace. The phenomenon of females being bullied by other females has been discussed in recent years in the media but little has been done to combat or try to deal with the problem. Both females and males need to understand about relational aggression in the workplace. This course is designed to not only help you understand this growing issue but to also help you to not become a victim of of workplace bullying.

One-month, Dr. Lisa Barrow, instructor

Agenda

Unit 1

What is workplace bullying

What constitutes workplace bullying and what are some examples

How is workplace bullying different than harassment?

Learn how to identify the specific traits that bullies possess

Unit 2

An Introduction to relational aggression vs. the schoolyard bully

covert vs. overt bullying

gender differences

how media and society contribute

Unit 3

Demographics

Statistics

Health effects

How race and culture may play a role

Unit 4

Resolving the problem

Strategies to cope with the problem

How to address the issue

Who to talk to

Resources

About online learning

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.
For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week)

Have the option of accessing the online readings

Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides

Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned

Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week.
The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Discussion

The Discussion for each Unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the Discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each week to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

Next offering(s):
March 5 -
30, 2018
$195.00 USD

$195 USD

Ave. hours 16; 1.6 CEUs/ILUs

About Your Instructor

Dr. Lisa M. S. Barrow is an international workplace bullying expert. She is the author of two books titled “In Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying”, and “Hope For A Healthy Workplace”. She is known to some as “The Rosa Parks of the workplace”. Dr. Barrow spends countless hours assisting bullied employees regain their strength, hope and lives as a result of their bullying experiences. She also assists organizations in creating a bully-free environment by providing training and guidance. Dr. Barrow is passionate about creating healthier workplaces for all employees by focusing on the overall well-being of employees.

Dr. Barrow’s research reveals that workplace bullying is an ignored epidemic that is wreaking havoc in organizations throughout Canada and the US. She has been an advocate for anti-bullying in the workplace legislation in Ontario and New York State. She believes that anti-bullying legislation is the next logical step in protecting the human rights of Americans and Canadians. Her research sheds light on the impact bullying has on targeted employees, coworkers, organizations and society.

Dr. Barrow has appeared on media outlets in Canada and the United States. She has written articles on workplace bullying for academic journals, newspapers and magazines. Dr. Barrow received the 2013 Northeast Marketplace Ministry Award for her workplace bullying awareness efforts. Her book “In Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying” was shortlisted for the 2010 Word Guild Award.

Dr. Barrow provides tailored training and consultation for businesses. She can be contacted at DrLisaBarrow@gmail.com. Her website is www.drlisabarrow.com.

Course Objectives

To provide an understanding of both overt and covert bullying and how that has an effect on employees

To describe the different ways in which bullying is generally displayed between men and women in the workplace

To provide an overview of how one is more likely to become a victim or perpetrator of bullying

To explain what constitutes workplace bullying and how that differs from harassment, discrimination or mistreatment

To explore new approaches on how to address and effectively deal with workplace bullying

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

Identify the elements that constitute workplace bullying

List the symptoms that may be expressed when one is the victim of workplace bullying

Spot workplace bullying and how to address it appropriately

List differences of the ways in which men and women exhibit workplace bullying